People are insane!

[Uncranky Donald]

This is us for the most part. If you are sooooo needy that you need to jump the line, I am not going to stop you. On rides like the Haunted Mansion, particularly when you get out of the stretching room, We make sure we are all holding hands so that when we DO get to the single file part, we are together. We don't SHOVE our way but we do make sure we are moving forward as much as possible.

If we leave the line for (almost) any reason.... if we come back, we go to the end. That's it... no if's and's or buts. If the situation for us leaving the line warranted it, we MIGHT go to a CM and ask for a Fastpass. It's amazing what you can do if you just ASK!

As an example of "Asking" we were in line for my DD11 to see tinkerbell. The Wait was 20 minutes. The line didn't move for 25 of it. They eventually came out and gave everyone a paper fastpass to comeback and see Tinkerbell any (one) time in the next 72 hours as there was an issue (probably got sick or something). Well, we were leaving that afternoon. I went to Customer Service and asked them if they could convert it to an ANY Ride Fastpass (explaining that we waited and that we would be leaving soon. "No problem" they said, and like "Magic" we had a use anywhere/time (that day) Fastpass.

I love this! You'll never know if you don't ask, especially if you do so in a polite way Sounds like you've been gifted with some magic a couple of times just by be being kindly inquisitive

 

[Princess Disney Mom]

We were in the magic band test group (as I'm sure many of you were as well) and my DS who was 10 at the time and I had FP for TSM. We were on the bus heading to DHS and my son told me he didn't want to use our magic band for TSM, he wanted to get a cupcake at starring rolls (we barely had enough time to just make our FP time). That was fine with me, but a mom with 2 preschool aged kids heard us talking about it and went OFF on me and my son for wasting that FP when her kids were going to have to wait in line, teaching my not so saintly mouth a few new words lol. Luckily we were able to move into seats closer to the driver and she shut up. My kiddo learned a lesson that day about how we DON'T act when we don't get our own way. Disney brings out the best and unfortunately the worst in people.

People are nuts. It is best to not say things when people can hear.

 

[Princess Disney Mom]

How do 22 people get in front of you in the line ? Did they physically shove you out of the way ? People are definitely rude, but also very oblivious when at Disney. That said, I've never had 20+ people cut in front of me in line. Well, a Brazilian Tour Group tried to do it once, but when the flag carrier went to go around, I just stepped in her path.

/ Helps to be a big guy when protecting your place in line at Disney, I suppose.

Believe me they come as a crowd and manage to push their way in front. The people towards the end of the group act like they don't know anything.

 

[Senk]

This whole thread makes me anxious. I hate when people are inconsiderate just because they think they are not important. I can generally tell the difference between intentional rude/ pushiness and genuine oblivion. The latter is a bit more forgivable.
DH is buff and intimidating so hopefully we'll be alright.

 

[mickeyfanachey1999]

This whole thread makes me anxious. I hate when people are inconsiderate just because they think they are not important. I can generally tell the difference between intentional rude/ pushiness and genuine oblivion. The latter is a bit more forgivable.
DH is buff and intimidating so hopefully we'll be alright.

I'm not buff by any means but I'm big enough that people don't try this stuff. When they do I have no problem blocking the way.

 

[LIPeter]

This whole thread makes me anxious. I hate when people are inconsiderate just because they think they are not important. I can generally tell the difference between intentional rude/ pushiness and genuine oblivion. The latter is a bit more forgivable.
DH is buff and intimidating so hopefully we'll be alright.

I wouldn't worry about it. Just focus on how much fun your gonna have.

 

[peg110]

I love this! You'll never know if you don't ask, especially if you do so in a polite way Sounds like you've been gifted with some magic a couple of times just by be being kindly inquisitive

I figure, if I get frustrated with the FEW (relatively speaking) inconsiderate folks, then I imagine that the CMs have to deal with probably 20 times more than I do (or maybe even more). Besides, a kind gentle word to ANYONE is just a better way than the rude and obnoxious. The funny thing is, is that when people are being "Rude" most of the time they don't even realize it. There has been a few times that my DW had to point this out to me when I could have been nicer (not usually at Disney, for me it's more with doctors and the endless questions... over and over and... well you get it).

When I am at Disney, I try to think of it as Magical. I want my family to have a magical time and I try to help others have one too. (Things like Pay it forward go real far Disney.)

I figure I have been gifted magic because I try to do the same. Not that I ever expect things, but ironically, it makes me feel good to do good for others.

This whole thread makes me anxious. I hate when people are inconsiderate just because they think they are not important. I can generally tell the difference between intentional rude/ pushiness and genuine oblivion. The latter is a bit more forgivable.
DH is buff and intimidating so hopefully we'll be alright.

Please don't be too anxious. Think of it this way. There are just as many rude people at Disney as there is anywhere else, it's just because of the concentration in one area, you tend to encounter a few more then you might. (so if you normally see 1 rude person out of 1000, in daily life, just remember, you will see 1000 people a lot quicker at Disney). For the most part though it's not horrible.

 

[bizeemom4]

Two things that happened to me last month.

At the Wishes dessert party on its last night, people crawled over the double fenced area around the reserved section after Wishes started. When I told them security should be called, I was yelled at, told to shut up and threatened. And they stayed in the section for most of the show. The whole thing was ruined for me because I was anxious that they were going to escalate it and get physical.

A family at Pooh bear fastpass figured out that if you send some people thru with fastpass and park a few more on the brick wall, the CM won't notice. The party of four doubled after they pulled them in from outside. They were so pleased with themselves.

 

[sharadoc]

Regarding the parades, I wish Disney would somehow make an announcement or print something that says "most of the parade is purposely above your head so you don't need to be in front of the crowd. You won't miss anything if you stay back of the crowd." The only thing you'll miss is the dancing cast members and a few characters on foot, which is fine with us. Our parade strategy is to stop and watch if we happen to be near it. Or sit on the benches in front of the Frontierland Shootin' Gallery.

 

[smallworldnh]

I will admit to getting frustrated by people who walk slooooowly thru the lines. If 30 people can pass by you, you may need to pick up the pace. And if it is someplace like the Haunted Mansion where the queue is wide and there is no single file line, then expect to get passed.

Now if you are standing in line, and someone has to shove you to get ahead of you, that is something else.

I have to agree with this. I have no problem with people passing me when I stop in a wide queue to take a picture of something. i don't expect people to let me hold up the whole line, I expect them to pass by.

 

[GOOFY4DONALD]

One bit of advice my dad always gave me for old people and kids...never pass up on a bathroom and never trust a fart. If a queue shows more than 20 minutes, kids should be taken to the bathroom before getting in line. I have no issue with someone going out for a potty break. I have seen 2 people leave with one kid, then come back with 3 adults and 4 kids.

This goes for everyone... haha. I passed a bathroom thinking I can wait. Pirates had no line and I really didn't have to go (obviously I was thinking about it so I should have). We walked right on pirates only to get stuck numerous times. Our ride took over an hour. Let's just say the ride wasn't the most enjoyable.

 

[MagicallyMom]

Just got back from Anaheim.

My foot got spit on by a young boy...probably 8 or 9. And that's the whole story! He was waiting in a long line for Splash Mountain, turned from his folks, stepped towards people traversing the park, spot into the area, and it landed on my foot. I'm just glad it didn't get my DD6.

Then the line for Astro Blasters was very long, we'd already waited about 10 minutes and as we passed under the Buzz Lightyearish arches into the formal waiting area, a family walked right in front of us and at least 150 more waiting people. I turned to DH and said "did you see what just happened?!" Even the family behind us was shaking their heads, we were all flabbergasted. Then! The lady held up the line while taking a picture, I tried to wave so she'd notice the line (and her daughters!) had moved far ahead...no avail. So I passed her, laughing a little. So she pushed me aside and said "I was just taking a picture, fat....(+ another word I'm judiciously omitting).

I'm round, yeah...I'm pregnant.

 

[MagicallyMom]

I absolutely agree with you, but as a mother to a three year old I can tell you that just because you take them to the bathroom before getting in a line, it does not mean that the toddler will actually use the rest room. You can make them try, but you can't make them go. It happens.

Preach, mama. My stubborn girl will be bouncing from foot to foot, you ask her if she needs to go, she says no. You make her? She holds it to prove her point. Five minutes later...

 

[bettybooplove]

People are rude everywhere.

The only thing you can control is how you react. It's not worth getting into a fist fight or shouting match in 100 degree weather over animatronics.

Disney should add a meditation tab to their app.